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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,407.72, 218,630.82 and 94,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,407.72, 218,630.82 and 94,752.52 is: 130,775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,407.72 : 218,630.82 = 94,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,407.72/218,630.82 = 94,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,407.72x = 218,630.82 × 94,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,407.72x = 20,715,821,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,821,144.67/158,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,775.33

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